Lanolins

Which lanolin should you choose?

This “Texture Bar” allows you to visualise the impact of the different lanolin grades on the texture of a standard “Cameleon cream” emulsion and on its organoleptic characteristics (colour, odour, viscosity, pH, etc.).
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A Lanolin for Every Application

Thanks to its long-standing expertise in lanolin and derivatives, Stella supports many industrial and formulation sectors. The functional properties of lanolin—emollience, moisturising, protection and texturising—meet a wide range of requirements in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industry.

Lanolin uses by sector:

Cosmetics

Improves moisturisation, skin protection and the sensory profile of formulations.

Pharmaceutical

Acts as a biocompatible excipient that promotes skin repair.

Industry

Provides technical functions for protection, lubrication and emulsification.

Guide formulations:

Lipgloss'n CARE

Overnight nutrition MASK

Swet baby OIL

Lanolin anhydrous – Hypoallergenic – STELLUX HA

Identity and compliance

Appearance

Creamy wax

Critical quality specification

Pesticide content: 1 ppm max
Free fatty alcohol content less than 3%.

Composition

Esters of fatty acids and fatty alcohols, obtained by refining wool grease.

Quality

Current European Pharmacopoeia and US Pharmacopoeia

Reference standard

Current European Pharmacopoeia and US Pharmacopoeia

Additional information

Pharmaceutical grade and ultra pure
Hypoallergenic
Deodorized – Characteristic scent

Stabilisation available

Regulatory identifiers

Nom CTFA / INCI : Lanolin
CAS : 8006-54-0 - BHT: 128-37-0
EINECS : 232-348-6 - BHT: 204-881-4

Functions

Protective/semi-occlusive (reduces insensible water loss)
Emollient (softens the epidermis)
Repairs the cutaneous barrier
Emulsifier and co-emulsifier

Specifications

Drop point (°C)

38-44

Melting point (°C)

36-42

Acidity (FFA)

0.50 max

Acid value (mg KOH/g)

1 max

Humidity (1h @105°C) (%)

0.5 max

Ash (%)

0.15 max

Saponification value (mg KOH/g)

90-105

Iodine index (Wijs)

28-38

Alkalinity

Compliant

Oxidizable substances

Compliant

Peroxide value (meq)

20 max

Water absorption (%)

200 min

Kerosenes (%)

1 max

Chlorides (ppm)

150 max

Antioxidant content (ppm)*

Pesticide content (ppm) **

1 max

Free fatty alcohols

3 max

Color (Gardner) at 80°C

10 max

*Shelf life: 1 year (unstabilized)

** Organochlorine, organophosphate and pyrethroid pesticides

Documents

Lanolin, anhydrous – STELLUX AI-LP

Identity and compliance

Appearance

Creamy wax

Critical quality specification

Pesticide content: 3 ppm max

Composition

Esters of fatty acids and fatty alcohols, obtained by refining wool grease.

Quality

European Pharmacopoeia 3rd Edition and US Pharmacopoeia

Reference standard

European Pharmacopoeia 3rd Edition and US Pharmacopoeia

Additional information

Deodorized – Characteristic odor

Reduced pesticide content

Stabilisation available

NS/E200/BHT

Regulatory identifiers

Nom CTFA / INCI : Lanolin
CAS : 8006-54-0
EINECS : 232-348-6

Functions

Protective/semi-occlusive (reduces insensible water loss)
Emollient (softens the epidermis)
Repairs the cutaneous barrier
Emulsifier and co-emulsifier

Specifications

Melting point (°C)

36-42

Drop point (°C)

38-44

Acidity % (FFA)

0.5 max

Acid value (mg KOH/g)

1 max

Humidity (1h @105°C) (%)

0.5 max

Ash (%)

0.15 max

Saponification value (mg KOH/g)

90-105

Iodine index (Wijs)

28-38

Alkalinity

Compliant

Oxidizable substances

Compliant

Peroxide value (meq)

20 max

Water absorption (%)

200 mini

Kerosenes (%)

1 max

Chlorides (ppm)

150 max

Antioxidant content (ppm)*

200 max

Pesticide content (ppm) **

3 max

Color (Gardner) at 80°C

10 max

** Organochlorine, organophosphorus and pyrethroid pesticides

*Storage life: 2 years (stabilized with BHT or tocopherol), 1 year (unstabilized).

Documents

Lanolin anhydrous – Pharma Grade – STELLUX AI-PF

Identity and compliance

Appearance

Creamy wax

Critical quality specification

Pesticide content: 1 ppm max

Composition

Esters of fatty acids and fatty alcohols, obtained by refining wool grease.

Quality

Current European Pharmacopoeia and US Pharmacopoeia

Reference standard

Current European Pharmacopoeia and US Pharmacopoeia

Additional information

Cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications

Deodorized – Characteristic odor

Stabilisation available

NS/E200/BHT

Regulatory identifiers

Nom CTFA / INCI : Lanolin
CAS : 8006-54-0
EINECS : 232-348-6

Functions

Protective/semi-occlusive (reduces insensible water loss)
Emollient (softens the epidermis)
Repairs the cutaneous barrier
Emulsifier and co-emulsifier

Specifications

Melting point (°C)

36-42

Drop point (°C)

38-44

Acidity % (FFA)

0.5 max

Acid value (mg KOH/g)

1 max

Humidity (1h @105°C) (%)

0.5 max

Ash (%)

0.15% max

Saponification value (mg KOH/g)

90-105

Iodine index (Wijs)

28-38

Oxidizable substances

Compliant

Alkalinity

Compliant

Peroxide value (meq)

20 max

Water absorption (%)

200 min

Kerosenes (%)

1 max

Chlorides (ppm)

150 max

Antioxidant content (ppm)*

200 max

Pesticide content (ppm) **

1 max

Color (Gardner) at 80°C

10 max

*Shelf life: 2 years (stabilized with BHT or tocopherol), 1 year (unstabilized)

** Organochlorine, organophosphorus and pyrethroid pesticides

Documents

Lanolin, anhydrous – STELLUX AI

Identity and compliance

Appearance

Creamy wax

Critical quality specification

Pesticides not quantified

Composition

Esters of fatty acids and fatty alcohols, obtained by refining wool grease.

Quality

European Pharmacopoeia 3rd Edition

Reference standard

European Pharmacopoeia 3rd Edition

Additional information

Deodorized – Characteristic scent

Stabilisation available

NS/E200/BHT

Regulatory identifiers

Nom CTFA / INCI : Lanolin
CAS : 8006-54-0
EINECS : 232-348-6

Functions

Protective/semi-occlusive (reduces insensible water loss)
Emollient (softens the epidermis)
Repairs the cutaneous barrier
Emulsifier and co-emulsifier

Specifications

Melting point (°C)

36-42

Drop point (°C)

38-44

Acidity (FFA)

0.50 max

Acid value (mg KOH/g)

1 max

Humidity (1h @105°C) (%)

0.5 max

Ash (%)

0.15 max

Saponification value (mg KOH/g)

90-105

Iodine index (Wijs)

28-38

Alkalinity

Compliant

Oxidizable substances

Compliant

Peroxide value (meq)

20 max

Water absorption (%)

200 min

Kerosenes (%)

1 max

Antioxidant content (ppm)

200 max

Color (Gardner) @ 80°C

10 max

Shelf life: 2 years (stabilized with BHT or tocopherol), 1 year (unstabilized)

Documents

Lanolin, anhydrous – STELLUX AI 10-40

Identity and compliance

Appearance

Creamy wax

Critical quality specification

Pesticides: 40 ppm max

Composition

Esters of fatty acids and fatty alcohols, obtained by refining wool grease.

Quality

European Pharmacopoeia 3rd Edition / USP Pharmacopoeia

Reference standard

European Pharmacopoeia 3rd Edition / USP Pharmacopoeia

Additional information

Deodorized – Characteristic odor

Stabilisation available

NS/E200/BHT

Regulatory identifiers

Nom CTFA / INCI : Lanolin
CAS : 8006-54-0- BHT : 128-37-0
EINECS : 232-348-6- BHT : 204-881-4

Functions

Protective/semi-occlusive (reduces insensible water loss)
Emollient (softens the epidermis)
Repairs the cutaneous barrier
Emulsifier and co-emulsifier

Specifications

Drop point (°C)

38-44

Melting point (°C)

36-42

Acidity (%) (FFA)

0.50 max

Acid value (mg KOH/g)

1 max

Humidity (1h @105°C) (%)

0.5 max

Ash (%)

0.15 max

Saponification value (mg KOH/g)

90-105

Iodine index (Wijs)

28-38

Alkalinity

Compliant

Oxidizable substances

Compliant

Peroxide value (meq)

20 max

Water absorption (%)

200 mini

Kerosenes (%)

1 max

Chlorides (ppm)

150 max

Antioxidant content (ppm)*

200 max

Pesticide content (ppm) **

40 max

Color (Gardner) at 80°C

11 max

** Organochlorine, organophosphorus and pyrethroid pesticides

* Shelf life: 2 years (stabilized with BHT or tocopherol), 1 year (unstabilized).